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HM Prison Highpoint South is a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk, England.
As a Mental Health Nurse working within the team at HMP Highpoint you will work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options. You will undertake medication rounds, and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed. You will assess patient’s health needs using an evidence based framework and be able to risk assess use sound clinical knowledge.
You will ensure that you assess physical and mental health of prisoners on admission to the prison and throughout their period of custody so that any appropriate referral can be made. You will also be responsible for making a clinical judgement with regard to any immediate need and long term treatment.
This position is full time an you’ll receive an annual salary up to £40211 per annum depending on experience.